The 3 rd National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Ministry of the Environment, JAPAN
Brief History of Japan s National Biodiversity Strategies 1993: Entry into force of the Convention on Biological Diversity 1994: 1 st Basic Environment Plan -Development of the National Biodiversity Strategy was stipulated 1995: 1 st National Biodiversity Strategy Quick response to the obligation under the Convention Involvement of 11 relevant ministries and open public comment 2000: Revision of the Basic Environment Plan 2002: 2 nd National Biodiversity Strategy Revision within about 5 years Annual Progress Check Identify 3 major crises on biodiversity in Japan 2005 ~ Population decrease 2006: Revision of the Basic Environment Plan 2002 2010 Target 2005 MA 2006 GBO2 2007 IPCC 4 th Report 2007: 3 nd National Biodiversity Strategy
Progress under the 2nd National Biodiversity Strategy - Institutional Progress - Law for Promotion of Nature Restoration Invasive Alien Species Act Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms National Land Sustainability Plan Act Amendment of Law for Protection of Cultural Properties (cultural landscapes) - Progress in Measure - Mar. 2002 Annual Progress check Dec. 2006 2 nd NBSJ 4 th Check National Wildlife Protection Area 54 66 Protected forest (National Forest :ha) Approx. Approx. 550,000ha 660,000ha Monitoring Sites 1000-618 Designation of Invasive Arian Species - 83 Number of Programmes for Rehabilitation of Natural Habitats and Maintenance of Viable 21 38 Populations Nature Restoration Committee - 19
Process of Making the 3rd NBSAP Cabinet 27 Nov 2007 Cabinet Decision Ministry of the Environment 23 Apr 2007 Request for report on the review of NBSAP Minister of the Environment Central Environment Council 14 Nov 2007 Committee Report Joint Committee on Natural Environment and Wildlife Experts Meeting Subcommittee on National Biodiversity Strategy Hearings with Ministries, local governments, NGOs and business Analysis of the current state of biodiversity and its issue Discussion on the Draft National Strategy Public hearing Local meetings (8 cities) Public Comment (Sep. 14 ~ Oct. 14) Submitters : 200 approx. Total number of comments 1100 approx.
Points of the 3 rd NBSAP Importance of Biodiversity Importance of biological diversity (biodiversity), which supports our livelihood, is described in plain language Long-term perspective Grand design; presents a desirable future image of the national land and adjacent sea area "Centennial Plan" is proposed, which aims to recover the nation s ecosystems destroyed in the past hundred years, in coming centennial Involvement of various stakeholders The need for the involvement of local governments and the private sector is also emphasized Global aspect Enforce Global Aspect Global Warming Description of the adverse effects of global warming on biodiversity was newly added as an inevitable and serious crisis Importing Resource ; food, timber etc. Migratory birds, Marine mammals, coral reef These measures include some numerical targets: Improving the awareness of "biodiversity" from 30% to over 50%; Increasing the number of designated wetlands under the Ramsar Convention by ten.
Four basic Strategies of the 3 rd NBSAP The direction of measures which should be addressed in the next five years was organized in the four basic strategies. Mainstreaming Biodiversity in our daily life 1 Launching "Our Life on biodiversity project which aims to enhance the involvement of local governments, businesses, NGOs and the public 2 Hands-on nature experiences for school kids Securing linkages among forests, countryside, rivers and the sea 1 Realizing the ecological network at national scale 2 Promoting a comprehensive review of National and Quasi-National Parks, and promoting nature restoration 3 Studies on marine protected areas to secure sustainable fishery activities Re-building sound relationship between man and nature in local communities 1 Selecting "Important SATOYAMA to develop management models 2 Developing communities coexisting with wildlife through separating habitat and capacity building 3 Promoting sound activities of agriculture, forestry and fisheries which contribute to the conservation of biodiversity 4 Habitat management for endangered fauna and flora; combating alien species issues Taking action with global perspective http://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/071210.html
Work with Asian Friends through Implementing the 3 rd NBSAP "SATOYAMA Initiative" Promote SATOYAMA Initiative which is a community based model of sustainable and efficient use of natural resources. Gather and share the wisdom and experiences of local community to be in harmony with Nature. Network building Flyway Partnership Important Biodiversity Area Network (Coral Reef, National Parks, Protected Areas etc.) Scientific understanding Monitoring site network (utilizing satellite image) ecosystem assessment Involving business sectors Dialogue among various sectors Local Community consider the surrounding ecosystem (forest, mountains, lakes etc) as their common property and thus ensure its sustainable management in order to keep receiving benefits from nature. G8 Eco Asia COP10 Achieving 2010 target Sharing Japan s experiences and expertises to develop and implement NBSAP